Resilience, Reinvention & Financial Confidence: The Career Evolution of Antoinette Colbran
In this episode, Kerryn Powell is joined by powerhouse professional Antoinette Colbran — founder of Benchmark Experts, keynote speaker, and author of Great Handbag – Don’t Forget Your Briefcase. Together, they explore how transferable skills, financial resilience, and purposeful evolution shape a fulfilling and adaptable career. From political advisory to hotel management to launching her own business, Antoinette shares her journey through change, challenges, and creating impact. Expect sharp insights, empowering strategies, and wisdom that speaks to women at every career stage.
🧭 Key Learnings
Transferable Skills Are Gold: Antoinette highlights how core competencies like communication, perseverance, and organization have powered her across sectors.
Resilience in Financial Change: After a major legislative shake-up dismantled her previous business, Antoinette rebuilt from the ground up — emphasizing the need for financial literacy and adaptability.
Mindset Over Matter: A willingness to learn, openness to change, and the humility to seek advice have underpinned every reinvention.
Mentorship and Community Matter: Surrounding yourself with encouragers, experts, and sounding boards is essential.
It’s Never Too Late to Pivot: Antoinette’s story proves that regardless of age or circumstance, change is always possible with the right mindset and support.
Why this conversation matters:
If you’ve ever wondered how to bounce back from career setbacks, reinvent yourself, or build true financial confidence, this is your episode. Antoinette Colbran’s story is a masterclass in turning challenges into opportunities. Discover how she pivoted industries, rebuilt after major business disruption, and why transferable skills are your secret weapon for long-term success.
Whether you're mid-career, starting fresh, or preparing for your next chapter — this conversation is packed with real strategies and empowering mindset shifts to help you grow with purpose.
🎧 Listen if you want to:
→ Future-proof your career
→ Build financial resilience
→ Learn how to pivot with confidence
→ Be inspired by someone who’s done it (and done it well)
Want to connect with Antoinette?
W: https://benchmarkexperts.com.au/
Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinette-colbran-72290714/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoinettecolbran/
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